Senior Project Engineer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the technical, architectural, and facilities engineering project coordination and integration of Design & Planning (D+P) disciplines, from conceptual design through construction for a specific land, park, or resort project. This includes coordination efforts with Creative, Show, and Ride teams.

You will report to the Project Design Manager.

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. 

What You Will Do

• Lead a team in the production of designs, documentation for complex projects through all phases

• Facilitate technical coordination of design documents, models, specs, and basis of design among design disciplines and across Walt Disney Imagineering Divisions (Show, Ride, Creative), and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Partners)

• Proactively build, maintain, and track Issues Resolution Log (IRL) or similar document, including collecting design issues, assigning responsible parties, and tracking status and commitments that result from design reviews and meetings

• Organize and facilitate big room/ICE (Integrated Concurrent Engineering) sessions and design reviews

• Prepare and handle directives, submittals, justification for change, etc.

• Quality assurance and control, both design documentation as well as field construction

• Lead design review meetings for partners and team members

• Make decisions with no supervision, related to the technical coordination and integration design process

• Coordinate the document release process between subject areas and the document control specialist

• Maintain and supervise project plans and schedules

• Supervise projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track!

• Track facility punch lists

• Provide technical feedback to assist with project decision-making and settling contractor change orders

• Resolve questions arising from construction documents, field conditions, and contractor requests for information

• Coordinate with design teams in all divisions through frequent discussions and work sessions

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8 or more years of relevant work experience

• Interact and communicate efficiently with a project team, including field leads and key department representatives

• Knowledge of the field of design and engineering for commercial building construction, including industry practices, construction methods, codes, technology, integration of multiple design and technical disciplines in the preparation and use of contract documents in all phases of design, engineering, and construction

• Solid understanding of Building Information Management (BIM), Revit and CADD

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience integrating large projects with multi-disciplinary functions or designers

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture is required

• Advanced degree is desired

• Professional License desired

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $115,500-154,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.